Upcoming events

EDUCATIONAL
Coralville – St. Thomas More Parish will offer two Bible studies beginning in January. A study on First Corinthians started Jan. 21 from 7-8:30 p.m. and will last 11 Mondays. A couples study, “A Quick Journey Through the Bible,” began Jan. 20 from 6-8 p.m. and will last nine Sundays. To sign up for either study, contact Carol at (319) 338-9290 or jclyon5@msn.com.
Iowa City – A “Night of Champions” will take place Jan. 28 at 6 p.m. in the social hall of St. Patrick Church. Fea­tured speaker Chris Norton and presenters Marv Cook, Randy Norton and Mark Gannon, all former athletes, will address “How God’s Plan Drives Your Life.” Freewill donations will be accepted.
LITURGY/PRAYER
Davenport – A pro-life Mass will be celebrated Sunday, Feb. 17, at 7 a.m. at St. Anthony Church.
Davenport – At St. Paul the Apostle Church, 9:30 am Mass Feb. 10 will include a blessing for unborn children and their parents. Congre­gants will also pray for couples hoping for a child and for couples who have lost a child.
Davenport — Soaking With a Purpose prayer meetings will take place at Eagles’ Wings on Feb. 8 and 22 at 7 p.m. Also, a healing Mass will be celebrated there Feb. 12 at 1 p.m. For more information, call (563) 324-7263 or email marcia@eagleswings.ws.
Davenport – A holy hour for life, marriage and liberty will be held from 9-10 p.m. at Sacred Heart Cathedral in the St. Margaret’s Adoration Chapel on the last Sunday of the month through October. Call Jeanne Wonio at (563) 355-4188 for more information.
MEETINGS
Davenport – The St. Anthony grief group began its nine weekly meetings in the St. Anthony Parish Library on Dec. 4 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. For more information or to register, call facilitators Dennis at (563) 332-1396, Ginny at (309) 523-9251, or Nadine at (563) 391-5161.
RETREATS
Richland — The Family Life Committee of Ss. Joseph and Cabrini Parish is sponsoring a Marriage Enrichment Afternoon on Sunday, Feb. 10, from 2-4 p.m., with a smoked chop dinner following ($10 per couple). IlaMae Hanisch is presenting “The Love of a Lifetime” at Mother Cabrini Parish Center. Call (319) 456-3161 by Feb. 6 to make reservations.
Wheatland – Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat will hold the following events. From Jan. 26-27 is “Winter Play,” including skiing, snow-shoeing, sledding or walking, 10 a.m. to 10 a.m. Fee: $60. On Feb. 3 is a Taize Vigil Service at 5 p.m. Leader is Sister Kathleen Storms, SSND. Churches of all faith traditions are invited. Freewill donation. On Feb. 6 is a mini-retreat from 10 a.m. to noon with Father Bill Kneemiller, Mass, input, time for quiet and a light lunch. Fee: $8. On Feb. 14 is “A Prairie Valentine” from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Enjoy lunch for you and your loved one and stay for a quiet walk. Fee: $30 for two. To register, call (563) 336-8414 or email olpretreat@gmail.com.
SOCIALS
Iowa City — St. Mary Parish’s Knights of Columbus will host pancake breakfasts on Feb. 3 and 10 and April 7 from 8 a.m. to noon at the KC Family Center, 4776 American Legion Road. Freewill offerings will be accepted. Proceeds support the works of the Knights of Columbus. For more information, call (319) 341-9097 or e-mail kofc842@gmail.com.
West Liberty — St. Joseph’s Knights of Columbus will hold fish fries Feb. 8 and 22 and March 8 and 22 from 5-7:30 p.m. in St. Joseph’s Parish Life Center. Cost is $9.50 for adults and $4.50 for people younger than 13.

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